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Welcome to KGNU's quarterly newsletter. This issue features news about special programming during our March 2013 Membership Drive, recent programming changes, and more.

Quarterly, KGNU sends you a quick update about a few things that are going on at the station, both behind the scenes and on the air. Let us know what you think by sending us a note at newsletter@kgnu.org.

Latest Updates & Station News

Membership Drive: March 13th - 23rdMembers matter!

Most of the money it takes to bring you the critical news and diverse music you depend on comes direct from individual supporters. We are so grateful to each and every person who makes KGNU possible. Please keep the music, news, and community voices flowing by becoming a new or renewing member. Thanks! You can read about some of the special programs coming your way in the Program Notes section of this newsletter.

New Program: Smiley & WestFridays at 3:30pm

Dr. Cornel West - Princeton University professor and one of the country’s leading democratic intellectuals - joins forces with longtime public broadcaster, author and advocate Tavis Smiley for an energetic hour of provocative dialogues. KGNU is excited to bring you this program every Friday at 3:30 pm.

Program Notes:

Pledge Drive Specials

Robert McChesney: Robert McChesney joins us live on the Morning Magazine to discuss his latest book "Digital Disconnect, How Capitalism is Turning the Internet Against Democracy". McChesney is among the most widely read and honored communication scholars in the world today. In his new book he argues that the internet has become arguably the greatest generator of economic monopoly in history, with troubling implications for both the economy and political democracy. (Wednesday March 13th from 8:35 AM - 9:30 AM)

Bruce Springsteen: From Asbury Park to Thunder Road, we'll explore the early years of Springsteen with rare audio treasures. Twist & Shout's very own Paul Epstein guides us through the vaults.(Wednesday March 13th from 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

Al Gore: We'll hear from former Vice President Al Gore speaking about his new book "The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change" in which he says that American democracy has been hacked by corporate lobbies and other special interests that control political campaign finances.(Thursday March 14th from 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM)

Dave Zirin: Dave Zirin joins us to discuss the increasing politicization of our professional athletes, from the Phoenix Suns’ protest against Arizona’s anti-immigrant initiatives to the Miami Heat’s show of solidarity with Trayvon Martin.(Wednesday, March 20th from 8:35 AM - 9:30 AM)

Grateful Dead Marathon: KGNU's semiannual celebration of the Grateful Dead continues. This time out, the exploration surfaces rare classics of songs covered live by the legendary band. Handcrafted CDs of the special will be available on March 23rd, with an early bird special during the Grateful Dead Hour on March 16th.(Saturday, March 23rd from 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM)